The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | X8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.4 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.9 | 3.9 |
| Camera | 3.5 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 4.4 |
| Battery & charging | 2.5 | 2.7 |
Which one is for you?
Meizu X8, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Weight
- 160 g
- against 165 g
- Usable Surface
- 86.5 %
- against 83.6 %
- Max. download speed
- 800 Mbps
- against 300 Mbps
Lenovo Z5, if you care about…
- Fast Charge Power
- 15 W
- against 10 W
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | X8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 |
| Processor Process Size | 10 nm Best value | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 616 | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz Best value | 1.8 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 194,455 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | 294 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | 1,083 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.2 GHz Kryo 360 Gold and 6x 1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver | Octa-core CPU with 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold and 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
Design
| Specification | X8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White | Black, Aurora, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 74.6 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Body Height | 151.2 mm | 153 mm |
| Weight | 160 g Best value | 165 g |
| Usable Surface | 86.5 % Best value | 83.6 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | X8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,210 mAh | 3,300 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 15 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | X8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18.5:9 | 18.7:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.2″ | 6.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,220 px | 2,246 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 398 ppi | 402 ppi Best value |
| Display Features | Touchscreen, IPS LCD | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | X8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | X8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | X8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | X8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 800 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps Best value | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | X8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | X8 | Z5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | X8 | L78011 |
